South Korea's ex-president Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law

Feb 19, 2026 - 12:00
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South Korea's ex-president Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
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Yoon Suk Yeol fell from office after an ill-advised attempt to overcome an opposition-controlled legislature by declaring martial law and sending troops to surround the legislature on Dec. 3, 2024.